Regular meeting — April 2, 2024

Approve minutes of March 19, 2024 Regular Meeting

approve the minutes of the March 19, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council

11-b · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute Easement Agreement for South Banks Apartments encroachment

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow existing features of the South Banks Apartments at 820 Waterfront Drive to encroach into the public right-of-way.(Requested by Engineering Department)

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Approve appeal by West Hills Community Association for special use application

A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by West Hills Community Association, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by Maple Lane Homes LLC (Jack W Piper), for a two-family dwelling in an RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, for property located at 0 Westridge Drive. (Planning Commission File No. 2-G-24-SU) (Planning Commission approved 11-0) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

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Confirm appointment of Dr. Megan Brown to Animal Control Board

A Resolution confirming the appointment of Dr. Megan Brown to the Knoxville Animal Control Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

No published motion on this item.

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Appoint Jody Mullins to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee

A Resolution appointing Jody Mullins to serve as a member of the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 17, 2027.(Requested by Councilmember Helsley)

No published motion on this item.

R-103-2024 · item history →

Confirm appointment of Dr. Megan Brown to Animal Control Board

A Resolution confirming the appointment of Dr. Megan Brown to the Knoxville Animal Control Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

R-104-2024 · item history →

Appoint Jody Mullins to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee

A Resolution appointing Jody Mullins to serve as a member of the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 17, 2027.(Requested by Councilmember Helsley)

R-105-2024 · item history →

Approve issuance of Certificate of Compliance for Central Bottle Shop liquor license

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Central Bottle Shop LLC d/b/a Central Bottle Shop relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)

R-106-2024 · item history →

Grant pension of $936.12/month to John D. White

A Resolution granting a pension of $936.12 per month to John D. White, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

R-107-2024 · item history →

Grant pensions to survivors of Wisbens C. Antoine

A Resolution granting a pension of $250.00 per month to Kendra A. Antoine and $75.00 each per month to Gianna N. Antoine and Geleah N. Antoine, survivors of Wisbens C. Antoine, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

O-44-2024 · item history →

Amend Fire Department Records Retention Schedule

An Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 4, Section 2-771 of the Knoxville City Code to update the Knoxville Fire Department's Records Retention Schedule.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)

O-45-2024 · item history →

Amend City Code regarding oath of office for police and firefighters

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2 Article I, § 2-4, relative to the oath of office taken by police officers and firefighters.(Requested by Law Department)

O-46-2024 · item history →

Close portion of McElroy Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds

An Ordinance to close a portion of McElroy Avenue from the east side of Varner Street and McElroy Avenue intersection to approximately 200 feet east, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Urban Engineering, Applicant.(Requested by Engineering Department)

R-108-2024 · item history →

MOU for KEMA and METERS to co-locate communications equipment at city tower site

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding among the City of Knoxville, Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) and Middle East Tennessee Emergency Radio Services, Inc. (METERS) to allow KEMA and METERS to co-locate communications equipment at a tower site owned by the city, located at 727 Sharps Ridge Memorial Park Road, to support and deliver Public Safety Communications in the City.(Requested by Administration)

R-109-2024 · item history →

Apply for and accept TWRA grant for new public boat dock at Suttree Landing Park

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency in the amount of $400,000.00 for the purpose of funding a new public boat dock at Suttree Landing Park for a project cost not to exceed $535,000.00, including a $135,000.00 local match.(Requested by Engineering Department)

R-110-2024 · item history →

Apply for and accept THSO grant for community traffic safety education

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount not to exceed $200,000.00, with no local match, to provide enhanced community traffic safety education under the Community Traffic Safety Program.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

R-111-2024 · item history →

Apply for and accept THSO grant for Pedestrian Safety Campaigns overtime funding

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $35,000.00, with no required local match, to provide overtime funding for Pedestrian Safety Campaigns.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

R-112-2024 · item history →

Apply for and accept THSO grant for traffic safety equipment and enforcement

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $200,000.00, with no required local match, to purchase traffic safety equipment and to provide for overtime costs to enforce impaired, distracted or aggressive driving, occupant protection and speeding, and to conduct high visibility and traffic calming operations.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

R-113-2024 · item history →

Apply for and accept DOJ grant for Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $200,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services to be used to support and enhance Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act programs and activities for Police Department staff.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

R-114-2024 · item history →

Authorize agreement for construction of push wall at Solid Waste Transfer Facility

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $117,000.00 for the construction of a push wall in order to add a third compactor at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department)

Amend Capital and Operating Budgets for FY 23/24, transfer funds

An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance O-69-2023 for Fiscal Year 23/24, and to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department)

Adopt the 2024 One Year Plan

An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2024 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 3-A-24-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Change zoning of 0 Western Avenue from I-G to C-G-1

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Western Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Mikhail Habib, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 3-C- 24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Change zoning of 610/612 Hollywood Road from RN-1 to RN-2

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 610 and 612 Hollywood Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, R. Jason Barnes, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)